In both English and Spanish, we often find ourselves reporting or recounting what others have said. This can be achieved through two methods: direct speech and indirect speech. Direct Speech Direct speech is when we repeat exactly what someone said, usually enclosed in quotation marks or introduced by a colon. It reproduces the exact words […]
Talking about habits with the Spanish Verb “Soler”: A quick and easy guide.
Spanish has a very cool verb to talk about habits, “soler”, which literally means “to be in the habit of”. The Spanish verb “soler” is a highly useful and commonly used verb that doesn’t have a perfect one-word equivalent in English. It is often translated as “to tend to” or “to usually”, as it conveys […]
An Introduction to the Spanish Future Progressive Tense
The Future Progressive tense, also known as Future Continuous tense, is an essential aspect of the Spanish language. It is used to express ongoing or continuous actions that will take place in the future. While this tense is less common in Spanish than in English, its structure is relatively straightforward and easy to learn. The […]
The Conjugations of Stem-Changing Verbs in the Spanish Future Tense: A quick and easy guide.
In Spanish, the future tense is used to communicate actions that will take place in the future. One category of verbs, the stem-changing verbs, requires special attention when conjugating in this tense. This article provides a deep-dive into the conjugation of these verbs in the future tense. Regardless of their irregularities in the stem, all […]
Conjugation of the Spanish Future Tense: A quick and easy guide
In Spanish, the future tense is used to discuss forthcoming events or actions, make predictions, or express probability. This article introduces you to the conjugation of regular and irregular, non-stem changing verbs in the future tense. Conjugation Rules One of the distinctive features of the Spanish future tense is its relative simplicity. Unlike some other […]
Common Spanish Verbs
Embarking on the journey to learn Spanish is both exciting and rewarding. As with any language, a solid grasp of verbs is paramount to effectively communicate. Here, we introduce a selection of common Spanish verbs that can enrich your vocabulary and aid you in various conversational contexts. 1. Aceptar “Aceptar” translates to “accept” in English. […]
The Spanish Imperative Mood: A quick and easy introduction
The imperative mood in Spanish is a grammatical mood used to give direct commands, make requests, and offer or respond to invitations. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, and the structure varies depending on the speaker’s relationship to the audience. Conjugating the Imperative Mood The rules for conjugating verbs in the […]
The Spanish Conditional 2: A quick and easy guide.
The Spanish conditional sentences, often referred to as “if clauses”, are critical to communicating hypothetical situations and the consequences or conditions that might result from these situations. One particular type, the Conditional 2, is widely used for expressing hypothetical situations in the present or the future. It uses the imperfect subjunctive in the “if” clause […]
Conjugation of the Spanish Imperfect Subjunctive 2 Mood: A quick and easy guide.
The Imperfect Subjunctive 2, or “Imperfecto de Subjuntivo 2”, is a less commonly used but still important form of the Spanish subjunctive mood. Understanding its conjugation is crucial for comprehensive understanding of Spanish grammar, especially for formal writing and literature. The Imperfect Subjunctive 2 is formed by taking the third person plural of the preterite, […]
The Spanish Imperfect Subjunctive 2 Mood: A quick and easy guide.
The Spanish subjunctive mood allows speakers to express various states of unreality such as doubt, possibility, necessity, or action that has not yet occurred. A more nuanced form of this mood is the “Imperfect Subjunctive 2” or “Imperfecto de Subjuntivo 2“. This form of the subjunctive mood is often used in formal writing, literary contexts, […]